Parma Delights Tour: Parmigiano, Prosciutto & Balsamico
Description
Discover how farmers, ranchers, and artisans make three DOP foods of Italy, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, Prosciutto ham, and Balsamic vinegar. You’ll taste these fabulous foods throughout this tour that begins in Parma and ends in Modena, this region of northern Italy that is also called by many the true culinary breadbasket of Italy.
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Itinerary
The tour starts early in the morning to reach a cheese factory and watch the Parmigiano Reggiano production: from the curd to the aging. At the end, you can also taste this amazing cheese, famous all over the world.
We will proceed to the idyllic hills of Langhirano or Felino, home of Prosciutto di Parma Ham.Visit a Parma ham farm and meet the producer. Finally, taste delicious Parma ham paired with a glass of Sparkling wine.
To conclude our day we will travel to the Balsamic Vinegar farm house in the city of Modena. The tour continue with a view and a walking in the splendid 40-acre vineyard's estate, before continuing with a visit of the rooms where this "black gold" is produced, aged, and preserved within ancient wooden barrels. You will then taste traditional balsamic vinegar.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Our tours will operate in bad weather as long as conditions are safe.
- No Luggage or large bags are allowed on the Van
- We kindly remind all guests that children of all ages must be included in the booking and are required to pay a fee, regardless of their age. This ensures we can provide sufficient space in the van for everyone. Unfortunately, if a child is not included in the reservation, we may not be able to accommodate them on the tour, as seating is limited.
Reviews(73)
We thoroughly enjoyed this introduction to Parma food traditions. The hosts were welcoming and happy to share their industry with us.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted that you enjoyed discovering Parma's renowned food traditions and the warm hospitality of our local producers. Experiencing the craftsmanship behind Parmigiano Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma, and Traditional Balsamic Vinegar is a unique way to connect with the region's rich culinary heritage. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back to Parma for more authentic food experiences in the future.
Nice guide. Very pleasant visits.
Thank you for your kind feedback on the Parma Delights Tour. We’re so glad you enjoyed the visits and found the guide engaging and pleasant. Exploring the world of Parmigiano, Prosciutto, and Balsamico is always better when the company and atmosphere feel just right. We would love to welcome you back to Emilia-Romagna for another taste of these authentic treasures.
Excellent tour that gave a lot of information about parmaggiano reggiano, prosciutto di parma and balsamico modena.
Thank you! We're so glad you enjoyed our Parma food tour! Discovering the stories behind Parmigiano Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma and Balsamic Vinegar of Modena in one day is a truly unique Italian food experience. Hope to welcome you back to Parma soon!
Not to be missed experience. Our guide, Mathio, is incredibly knowledgeable on the process of cheese and prosciutto making and explained everything clear and interesting. The tastings everywhere were ample and well done. The tour itself was well organised- I can absolutely recommend it
Uncovering the secrets of authentic cheese and prosciutto making with an expert guide like Mattia truly elevates the experience! Knowing you savored the ample tastings of traditional flavors on our well-organized Parma Delights Tour is wonderful. Bringing the rich history of Parmigiano and Balsamico to life is our passion. Grazie for highly recommending us!
The actual stops (cheese, ham, and balsamic) were very good. Our guide during the cheese and ham stops was excellent! The balsamic stop was guided by someone from the winery. However, the organization of the transportation of the 3 stops was very disorganized. From the description, we thought the tour would include at the most 8 people. It's true that each van held 8 people, but there were 3 vans so a total of much more than 8. The tour we were on was approximately 16 people (the other van toured separately). However, because the balsamic stop was an option, the people in the vans were a mix of those that selected that option and those that didn't. As a result, we had to return to the meeting place after the cheese and ham stops to drop those off that didn't choose the balsamic option. They should have separated the two groups into different vans, so we didn't have to return to the meeting place. In addition, after the balsamic stop, out of the 11 people left, 7 requested to be dropped off at a different drop off location (Moderna train station). The four of us that needed to go back to the original drop off had to ride along to the unscheduled drop off because our driver didn’t speak English and did not know how to use GPS. The end result was that the length of time of the total tour was extended by about an hour. Perhaps the next tour will be better organized.
Good food and premium tastings are what we aim for! We're absolutely thrilled you loved the excellent expert guide and the premium cheese, ham, and balsamic stops on our Parma Delights Tour. Discovering these authentic local flavors is a true highlight of the region, and we are so glad these culinary experiences hit the mark for you. Grazie for sharing your journey with us! Thank you for the feedback regarding the van logistics
A 10hr visit to follow the cheese production
We love surprising our guests. Our full-day Parma food tour is definitely about more than just cheese! We are so glad you appreciated the complete experience, from the Parmigiano Reggiano to the delicious Prosciutto and sweet Balsamic Vinegar. Thanks for spending some wonderful hours exploring the best Italian flavors with us!"
The experience was extremely immersive and offered a great tasting and tour of the production areas. Our favorite place had to be the Parma Ham factory where we were able to meet the master himself, Claudio. This in itself was worth the entire tour in addition the smaller production of Parmigiano Reggiano was extremely interesting to see the handmade crafting of wheels of cheese. Lastly, the balsamic experience offered a quicker tour, but a very immersive tasting experience with multiple different types, ages, and flavors of balsamic products. This tour was the highlight of our trip!
Much better than imagined, very well organized
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the Parma Delights Tour, discovering authentic Parmigiano Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma, and traditional balsamic vinegar. It’s great to know the experience exceeded your expectations and that everything was well organized. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again for another gourmet experience in Parma!
We decided on this tour because we wanted to learn about what makes these products so special around the world. The tour did not disappoint! The tour guide Mateo, spoke Italian and English, along with some French which made communication very easy. He was thorough and very engaging. Facts about the region, the facilities we visited and providing an overview of the process that went into making the cheese, processing the ham and aging the balsamic vinegar was very interesting. Watching the professionals at each venue demonstrate and speak from experience made the occasion memorable. The sampling at each location made each experience not only stick in your mind but on your taste buds. Be prepared for some driving between locations, the last stop to Modena took an hour. However, just remembering where we were and views, made the ride enjoyable.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your Parma Delights Tour, discovering the secrets behind Parmigiano Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma, and traditional balsamic vinegar of Modena. It’s great to know that Matteo’s multilingual guidance and engaging explanations helped you fully appreciate the production process and the rich food heritage of the region. We’re also happy you enjoyed the tastings and the scenic drive through Emilia-Romagna. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again for another authentic Italian food experience! Kind regards,
Excellent tour. The transportation (vans) were in excellent and clean condition. The driver was very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed seeing the three food sites. The tour guide was great! The only suggestion is to provide seating at some of the places with longer presentations or shorten the periods of standing. For some in our party, standing in one place for 20 minutes is more difficult than to keep moving (walking) during the tour.
